Manager – (Parks and Facilities)

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1922588

PARKS & FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER | MULTI-SITE PUBLIC-SECTOR EXPERT

Core Expertise

• Delivering capital park and recreation projects from planning through construction and closeout.
• Managing multi-site operations, maintenance planning, and long-term facility sustainability.
• Leading cross-functional teams with staff supervision, development, and performance management.
• Overseeing project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Implementing safety programs, policies, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

Project Background

• Planned and converted raw land into multi-use recreational spaces with fields and amenities.
• Prepared RFPs, scopes, bid documents, contracts, and construction change orders for capital projects.
• Negotiated and administered consultant and contractor agreements to control quality and cost.
• Conducted field inspections and existing-conditions verification to support design and permitting.
• Delivered system-wide improvements across dozens of sites, completing work on 32 individual locations.

Key Skills

• Project Management | Capital Planning | Multi-Site Coordination
• Budgeting & Cost Control | Labor Forecasting | Expense Review
• Procurement & Contract Administration | RFP & Bid Management
• Staff Leadership | Employee Development | Performance Management
• Facilities, Grounds, and Fleet Management | Maintenance Planning
• Microsoft Office | RecTrac | MainTrac | CAD | Finance Plus | SitePro

Education

• M.S., Management — Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• B.B.A. — Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Awards & Recognition

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Golf Course Superintendent Association of America — Class A
• Ohio pesticide licenses — Aquatic, Turf, Ornamental

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned parks and facilities manager with 20+ years delivering public-sector capital projects and operations. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site programs, control budgets, and lead contractor relationships while delivering measurable project value. Practical, hands-on problem solver who designs cost-effective solutions and drives projects to completion.